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1. Fighting for Profit in Modern Warfare : A quantiative analysis of the influence of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC’s) on conflict intensity in weak states
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : The influence of private actors within armed conflict is becoming increasingly relevant, as the market for private military and security companies (PMSC’s) is growing in tandem with new opportunities within the sector. Their involvement in many conflicts around the world suggest the demand for private actors is not likely to go away any time soon, as their professional approach to offering an advantage in settling conflicts might appeal to many contracting parties. READ MORE
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2. A Nation’s Ability to Fight a Modern War is as Good as its Technological Ability : A textual analysis on the contemporary challenges of hypersonic missiles and artificial intelligence on Sweden’s deterrence
University essay from FörsvarshögskolanAbstract : Technological innovations such as hypersonic missiles and artificial intelligence represent a dynamic shift in contemporary warfare that invigorates new challenges for political and military decision-makers. The unprecedented and unpredictable speeds and trajectories of a hypersonic missile, in conjunction with the myriad of uncertainties affiliated with AI infiltration, reflect these challenges. READ MORE
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3. A visual representation of the Russo-Ukrainian War Through the Perspective of Ukrainian and Russian Milbloggers on Telegram
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutet för Rysslands- och Eurasienstudier; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och mediaAbstract : The theory of mediatized war implies that any study of conflict that takes place in modern times must also consider the impact of the media within that conflict, especially including new media and communication technologies. Images as visual representations of war have become a part of the information warfare and used to create narratives rooted in the culture of media witnessing (Mortensen) but sometimes entirely divorced from reality (Baudrillard’s simulacrum). READ MORE
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4. The Hybridization of Dichotomies : The Orwellian reality of modern conflicts where war is peace, and words are weapons
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : Hybrid Warfare and Information Operations are not new concepts. However, what could be seen as new is the framing of conflicts in a “negative peace” narrative. READ MORE
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5. Formation Control of UAVs for Positioning and Tracking of a Moving Target
University essay from Linköpings universitet/FordonssystemAbstract : The potential of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance and military applications is significant — with continued technical advances in the field. The number of incidents where UAVs have intruded into unauthorized areas has increased in recent years and armed drones are commonly used in modern warfare. READ MORE